Yearly Archives: 2022
Thailand’s NBTC rejects request to reconsider True-DTAC merger deal
A request to seek the Council of State's deliberation in regards to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission's (NBTC) authority to approve the merger...
Chinese tourists likely to kickstart Pattaya in October 2022
The Thai tourist industry is abuzz with rumors that the Chinese authorities will allow tour groups to Thailand as early as Golden Week, an...
Pattaya to close 2 dangerous U-turns on Sukhumvit Road for Songkran
Pattaya police will close two dangerous U-turns for Songkran.
Traffic inspector Pol. Lt. Col. Aruth Sapanon said the U-turns at Rung Fah Condominium on Sukhumvit...
Pattaya sets Songkran rice festivals for April 17, 20
With no water to throw, Pattaya residents will have to make do with traditional rice festivals for Songkran.
City Manager Pramote Tubtim chaired an April...
Transgender women dress down for Pattaya military draft
The Sisters Foundation assisted transgender women applying to be excused from military service at the annual draft.
Foundation Director Thitiyanan Nukpor said the group will...
Thailand to replace RT-PCR on visitors with antigen tests to promote...
Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ordered hospitals to build up their COVID-19 vaccine doses for inoculation for elderly people and their younger relatives who...
Thailand raises nearly 30 million baht in auspicious license plates auction
The Department of Land Transport raised nearly 30 million baht when it auctioned off two auspicious license plate numbers.
The “รวย8888” (rich 8888) license plate...
Thailand bans single-use plastics and styrofoam packaging in national parks
A ban on styrofoam packaging and single-use plastics in national parks goes into effect on Wednesday (6 Apr) as a preventative measure to protect...
More visitors arrive at Bangkok airport after lifting ‘pre-travel’ RT-PCR tests
The number of visitors to Thailand soared by 65.97% after the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration had eased its disease control, according to the...
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When Expat fixed incomes meet a moving target
The quiet financial squeeze on retired foreigners in Thailand
Retirement is supposed to be the most predictable chapter of life. Income is fixed. Habits are...
Testosterone – Andropause
The short answer to the question, “Are all men destined to become grumpy as they age?” is NO — no man must become a...
Nach dem Countdown fragen Touristen, ob Pattaya ein Strandparadies oder eine Müllhalde ist
PATTAYA, Thailand – Kaum waren die letzten Feuerwerkslichter am Himmel verblasst, zeigte sich am Pattaya Beach ein ganz anderes Bild zum Jahresbeginn. Als Touristen...
Rauchwolken über Zentral-Pattaya nach Brand nahe Beach Road
PATTAYA, Thailand – Am Neujahrstag ist am Nachmittag hinter einem Hotel in der Soi 12 an der Beach Road ein Feuer ausgebrochen. Dichte Rauchschwaden...
Russischer Motorradfahrer stirbt an tödlicher Jomtien-Kurve
PATTAYA, Thailand – Ein russischer Motorradfahrer ist am Neujahrsmorgen tödlich verunglückt, sein Freund wurde verletzt, nachdem ihr Motorrad an der berüchtigten „tödlichen Kurve“ auf...